Job summary
We are always looking for great talent to join our team and help achieve our ambitious goals and growth. We care about our people, and we care about the future of community health and how CHEC can play an innovative part in making this great, with your help.
If you're dynamic, focused have the vision to support our growth and the courage to tell us how we can be even better - come and join us! We have an exciting opportunity for a Director of Quality Assurance to join us.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking a Director of Quality Assurance to lead the delivery of safe, effective, and high-quality business and operational services. This role ensures our organisation not only meets but exceeds the expectations of patients, commissioners, and partners.
About us
Since 2012, CHEC has been working with the NHS to increase patient choice and provide better access to exceptional, timely, locally-based ophthalmology and gastroenterology care free at the point of care.
CHEC has a nationwide portfolio of community hospitals and clinics operating in a unique hub-and-spoke model. We are proud to have a role alongside colleagues in the NHS, offering patients the choice of access to essential procedures and help achieve the best possible clinical outcomes. We continue to expand our community-based offering of vital healthcare to patients across England, including ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat) and Dermatology services.
CHEC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees to share this commitment, this includes being aware of and adhering to all CHEC Safeguarding policies. Recruitment checks are undertaken in accordance with the NHS Employment Check Standards and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Lead the development and implementation of our Quality Business Assurance Strategy.
Act as the organisational lead on quality governance, risk, and compliance.
Chair the Business Assurance Committee and contribute to governance forums.
Collaborate with operational, compliance, governance and clinical teams to implement measurable improvements.
Use quality data to inform decisions and drive improvement.
Develop and maintain dashboards and reports aligned with KPIs and governance standards.
Represent the business quality function in external reviews and inspections.
Build internal capability through training, coaching, and leadership in quality improvement.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Lead the development and implementation of our Quality Business Assurance Strategy.
Act as the organisational lead on quality governance, risk, and compliance.
Chair the Business Assurance Committee and contribute to governance forums.
Collaborate with operational, compliance, governance and clinical teams to implement measurable improvements.
Use quality data to inform decisions and drive improvement.
Develop and maintain dashboards and reports aligned with KPIs and governance standards.
Represent the business quality function in external reviews and inspections.
Build internal capability through training, coaching, and leadership in quality improvement.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Proven leadership in quality governance.
- Experience leading cross-functional quality initiatives and managing risk.
- Proficiency in QI methodologies and data-driven improvement strategies.
- Excellent communication and reporting skills for senior stakeholders.
- Commitment to equity, patient-centred care, and continuous learning.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Proven leadership in quality governance.
- Experience leading cross-functional quality initiatives and managing risk.
- Proficiency in QI methodologies and data-driven improvement strategies.
- Excellent communication and reporting skills for senior stakeholders.
- Commitment to equity, patient-centred care, and continuous learning.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
